US Bridges

Paved Road over Luxapalilla Creek

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 2 Mile No Winfield · Structure no. 006077

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,091
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paved Road over Luxapalilla Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Paved Road over Luxapalilla Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 106 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,091 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,107 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPaved Road
CrossesLuxapalilla Creek
Location2 Mile No Winfield
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.94656, -87.8065
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,091 (2019)
Projected traffic3,107 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$561,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paved Road over Luxapalilla Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is Paved Road over Luxapalilla Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Paved Road over Luxapalilla Creek carry?

About 2,091 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Paved Road over Luxapalilla Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Paved Road over Luxapalilla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.